Introduction

The Fleming Fund (FF) is a U.K. Department of Health and Social Care programme to help low and middle-income countries fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMR poses a severe global threat, expected to cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050. With potential costs reaching $100 trillion, its impact on the global economy is significant. Fleming Fund Grants aim to tackle the AMR challenge in developing countries including Pakistan. The grants are funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and managed by Mott MacDonald for the country, regional and fellowship grants. Pakistan has received Fleming Fund support since 2019 in the form of two Country Grants, 9 Fellowships, and central and local procurement of equipment, reagents, and consumables. Between 2017 and the end of phase-1 of the program in March 2023, the program has provided financial support to grantees to establish and support local development of national AMR surveillance systems.

In partnership with the Fleming Fund, DAI's programme in Pakistan collaborates with the Pakistani government to strengthen systems using a “One Health” (OH) approach – a multisectoral approach to complex health problems that reaches across human health, animal health, and environment sectors. As global leaders in One Health, the DAI team helps incorporate One Health across programme interventions. DAI is helping Pakistan become a leader in combating antimicrobial resistance, and a model for better management of antimicrobials in human and animal populations. DAI and its consortium partners have successfully secured an additional round, Phase 2, of the Fleming Fund Country Grant in Pakistan which spans from January 2024 to December 2025. The Phase 2 of the FFCG programme focuses on achieving four intermediate outcomes: 1) Production of quality AMR/U/C and burden of disease data; 2) Conducting quality data analysis; 3) Sharing quality data analysis with decision-makers; and 4) Contributing to sustainable investments at both the country and global levels to counter AMR.

 Position Summary

Under the overall supervision of the Sr. Programme Manager Governance & Advocacy, the AMR Technical Expert will extend support for the planning and implementation of the AMR related commitments and priorities as per the agreed AMR National Action Plan in the Punjab province. The role holder will also work towards strengthening of the One Health governance and advocacy and facilitate coordination across OH Sectors in the province. The position holder will be based at the Directorate General Health Services Office, Punjab, and will work closely with the Punjab AMR Focal Point providing technical and coordination assistance on all matters relating to the successful implementation of NAP in the province.

Key Objectives:

• Support the Provincial AMR lead in coordinating AMR related activities, resources, and information.
• Assist in the integration of AMR priorities into provincial policies, strategies, and development plans.
• Strengthen relationships of DAI-FFCGP with provincial government officials, policymakers, and sectoral focal points to support AMR initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with provincial stakeholders, including human health, animal health, agriculture, and environment sectors.
• Coordinate and collaborate with provincial OH stakeholders, including other government agencies, provincial departments, academic institutes, and international development partners.
• Support the operationalization of provincial AMR coordination committees, ensuring active participation of all relevant sectors.
• Monitor and report on the progress of AMR governance structures and their alignment with national frameworks.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and stakeholder consultations to highlight AMR challenges and promote evidence-based solutions, as needed.
• Provide inputs for provincial-level data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform national AMR strategies.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills, Languages etc.):

• The ideal candidate for this position must hold an advanced degree in Public Health.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in in public health or One Health initiatives.
• Proven expertise in engaging with government stakeholders and leading multisectoral interventions.
•  The candidate must possess strong understanding of governance systems, advocacy processes, and AMR challenges in Pakistan. The candidate is expected to possess a deep understanding of the AMR One Health sector in Pakistan, including familiarity with AMR, Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), and other multi sector health initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills are required, with experience in preparing detailed reports and presentations for diverse audiences.